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Canucks Future Watch: 10.26.15

by
Tyson Giuriato
/ Vancouver Canucks

Thatcher Demko and Hunter Shinkaruk highlight the week that was for Canucks prospects.

After posting a hat trick last weekend, 2015 first-rounder Brock Boeser continued his strong play in the NCAA with a goal and two helpers in two games this past weekend, as North Dakota remains unbeaten on the year.

POSITION

TEAM

LEAGUE

GP

G

A

PTS

PIM

+/-

Right Wing

North Dakota

NCAA

6

4

2

6

2

+6

Cole Cassels appeared in two games with the Comets this past week, registering no shots on goal. The 20-year-old is still seeking his first career AHL point.

POSITION

TEAM

LEAGUE

GP

G

A

PTS

PIM

+/-

Centre

Utica Comets

AHL

4

0

0

0

0

-3

Thatcher Demko has literally been a brick wall. The 2014 second-rounder became the first Boston College goalie to post back-to-back-to-back shutouts since Cory Schneider did so in 2006.

POSITION

TEAM

LEAGUE

GP

W

L

T

GAA

SV%

Goaltender

Boston College

NCAA

5

4

1

0

0.60

.974

Alex Friesen picked up his first point of the season in Sunday’s 4-0 win over Syracuse, assisting on Blair Jones’ first period power-play tally.

POSITION

TEAM

LEAGUE

GP

G

A

PTS

PIM

+/-

Centre

Utica Comets

AHL

5

0

1

1

14

E

Brendan Gaunce recorded a goal and assist in three games this past week. His first period goal on Sunday stood up as the game winner, the fourth of his AHL career.

POSITION

TEAM

LEAGUE

GP

G

A

PTS

PIM

+/-

Left Wing

Utica Comets

AHL

5

1

1

2

6

-3

Alex Grenier has had a slow start to the season, scoring just one empty net goal in five games. The big winger has been getting chances however, as he sits second on the team with 16 shots on goal.

POSITION

TEAM

LEAGUE

GP

G

A

PTS

PIM

+/-

Right Wing

Utica Comets

AHL

5

1

0

1

4

-3

Nicklas Jensen has points in three-of-five games so far this season and also sits tied for the team lead in plus/minus. If the consistency can stay at this level, Jensen may be in for a breakout year.

POSITION

TEAM

LEAGUE

GP

G

A

PTS

PIM

+/-

Right Wing

Utica Comets

AHL

5

1

2

3

2

+2

Ronalds Kenins suffered an undisclosed injury on Friday night. Timeframe to return is unknown at this time.

POSITION

TEAM

LEAGUE

GP

G

A

PTS

PIM

+/-

Left Wing

Utica Comets

AHL

4

0

0

0

4

-1

Hunter Shinkaruk recorded his first career AHL hat trick on Wednesday in a 4-2 Comets win. It marks his second multi-goal game of his pro career and first hat trick he has recorded since the 2011-12 WHL season, when he had seven in one season.

POSITION

TEAM

LEAGUE

GP

G

A

PTS

PIM

+/-

Left Wing

Utica Comets

AHL

5

4

1

5

0

+2

Jordan Subban picked up three points in two games this past week before sitting out Saturday’s contest. Subban could be the guy to give the Comets that offensive punch from the backend that they need.

POSITION

TEAM

LEAGUE

GP

G

A

PTS

PIM

+/-

Defence

Utica Comets

AHL

3

0

3

3

2

E

Linden Vey hit the scoresheet for the first time this season on Wednesday, picking up a power-play assist, before notching his first goal of the season on Saturday.